Infectivity of HBV DNA PCR+, HBsAg-, anti-HBc+ bloodPrince et al. Transfusion 2001

• 3 patients sampled 25-30 years post acute HBV

• HBsAg-/anti-HBc+/anti-HBs+

• HBV DNA+ w/ 200-1300 copies/mL

• 1.35 mL serum + 2-4 x 107 PBMC inoculated

• Chimps monitored 15 months

• All chimps neg for HBsAg, HBV DNA, etc.

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